What is Sahih Muslim 3006 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "This hadith has been transmitted by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) with a slight variation of words."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3006 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #3006

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ فِيمَنْ قَدَّمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) with a slight variation of words.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within the Islamic tradition. Ibn 'Abbas, a prominent companion of the Prophet ﷺ, is noted for his role in conveying the teachings of Islam. The mention of slight variations in narration underscores the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the significance of authenticity in preserving the Prophet's ﷺ teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle of careful transmission is reflected in how scholars and students of knowledge approach Islamic teachings. It emphasizes the need for accuracy and integrity in sharing information, ensuring that the essence of the teachings remains intact across generations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of accurate narration and the integrity of the sources from which Islamic teachings are derived.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith